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Nintendo - Wii U or new 3DS? - View Post

So I decided recently that I would probably be trading my Vita in for a 3DS (please don't make this a pro or anti Vita thread).  But then I got to thinking that maybe a Wii U would be better - I only play my Vita at home, and the Wii U has the second screen that I can play anywhere in the house (I think?) and I'm normally more of a console gamer.  I also really like the gamepad.  Here are pros and cons I came up with, please add more if you can think of them, plus any and all opinions.

Oh, also, how does the Wii U hook up to the TV?  HDMI or component?

I should note that I currently have a PS4 and XOne, though I really haven't used the One at all (but I'm afraid to trade it back in).

New 3DS - PROS

  • Huge userbase, likely to get more support going forward
  • More RPGs - would like to play Bravely Default and Fire Emblem
  • Xenoblade 3D coming soon
New 3DS - CONS
  • Other than Xenoblade 3D, not a lot of other games looking forward too
  • Not in love with the system itself
Wii U - PROS
  • Like the system design, especially gamepad
  • Xenoblade X coming soon
  • Could play original Xenoblade via Wii emulator (correct?)
  • Possibly Baynoetta 2 if it isn't too anti-God (would love to hear opinions on this)
  • Have a 4 year old and 2 year old that may like Mario 3D Land or Mario Kart?
Wii U - CONS
  • Worried about support after this year, or replacement soon
  • No Bravely Default, Fire Emblem
  • Cost 
Thanks for any feedback!


Owner of PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Switch, PS Vita, and 3DS